Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876 to Thomas F. Pinckney
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02359 Author/Creator: Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876 Place Written: Galveston, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1875/06/15 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : envelope ; 22 x 14 cm. Order a Copy
Comments on the present difficulties faced by engineers, but sees better times ahead. Says that Texas has "a big and a bright future, far more promising than any other southern State." Claims the state now needs more laborers to reorganize the society and the economy for future growth.
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